CareCo Freedom User guide

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Freedom
Travel Chair
OWNERS HANDBOOK
Product Code: WC02046

Your CareCo Freedom Travel Chair
1. Push Handle
2. Half-Folding Back Mechanism
3. Arm-rest
4. Lap Belt
5. Leg-rest
6. Brake
7. 8” Rear Wheel
8. Front Castor
9. Footplate
List of Parts
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Thank you for purchasing the CareCo Freedom
Travel Chair. The Freedom Travel Chair has
been designed and manufactured to meet our
own high level of specifications and we hope
you will be delighted with your purchase.
The CareCo Freedom Travel Chair has been
designed for occasional use both indoor and
outdoor and will take a maximum user weight
of 115kg (18 stone). It is a transit wheelchair
and can only be operated by the wheelchair
attendant/carer.
Wheelchair Dimensions: 51cm (Width) x 84cm
(Length) x 99cm (Height)
Seat Dimensions: 48cm (Width) x 40cm
(Length) x 48cm (Height)
Folded Width: 20cm
Weight: 12kg
Maximum User Weight: 115kg (18 stone)
Tyre type: Solid PU tyres
Introduction
Specification

Assembly
Folding
The CareCo Freedom Travel Chair will come
fully assembled with the exception of the
legrests. Simply take the wheelchair out of its
packaging and pull the armrests apart, then
push the seat base down until in the horizontal
position.
The legrests then clip into the two fixings part
way down the wheelchair legs and swing in
towards the centre of the chair where they
will click into place. The legrests are height
adjustable to a number of fixed positions.
Release the bolt at the base of the legrests and
lengthen to attain the correct position for the
user.
The CareCo Freedom Travel Chair has been
designed to fold for ease of transportation and
storage. Ensure the footrests are in the forward
position and flip the plastic footplates up.
Whilst holding the front and rear of the seat

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canvas, pull upwards to fold the chair.
The backrest also has a half-folding back which
can be used to make the Freedom Travel Chair
even more compact. Push the black paddle at
the rear of the chair with your thumb whilst
pulling the handle down.
Repeat on the paddle on the other side. To
return the backrest to the upright position,
simply push the two handles back up into the
upright position until the backrest locks in
place.
WARNING
Do not push down on the handles to raise the front of the wheel-
chair as this could result in damage to your Freedom Travel Chair.
Use the stepper tube as described further on in this manual.

Transportation
Stepper Tube and Kerbs
For safe transportation of your Freedom Travel
Chair, first fold the wheelchair as described
above. Then remove the legrests by pushing
down on the chrome lever on the legrest
while twisting 90 degrees to the side of the
wheelchair. This should unlock the legrest
allowing you to lift the legrest up and off the
wheelchair.
Mounting a Kerb – Approach the kerb head
on. The attendant/carer pushes down with
their foot on the stepper tube at the rear of
the wheelchair to raise the front castors off the
ground and on to the kerb.
The attendant/carer then pushes the wheelchair
forward and lifts the rear of the wheelchair up
onto the kerb.
Going down a Kerb – Approach the kerb head
on. The attendant/carer pushes down with their

foot on the stepper tube at the rear and gently
lowers the front castors to the ground. The
attendant/carer then pushes the wheelchair
forward and gently lowers the rear castors to
the ground.
Safety Lap Belt
Operation
The lap belt is designed to restrain the
wheelchair occupant during normal use. The
lap belt is adjustable in length and should be
adjusted to fit the user using the triglides. The
lap belt should be tight around the user’s pelvis
(without causing discomfort) and the user’s hips
and pelvis should be held in place towards the
rear of the Freedom Travel Chair. The lap belt
has a luggage style large locking clip to fasten
and unfasten. Push the clip into the receiver
until it locks into position. The lap belt may not
be suitable for all users of the wheelchair. Seek
professional medical advice before using the
lap belt.
• The Freedom Travel Chair can only be
propelled by the attendant/carer from the rear
of the wheelchair.
• Parking brakes – push the plastic brake
handle with your hand towards the front of the
wheelchair. Pull the handle back to release the
brakes.
• Do not use on gradients larger than 10
degrees
• The Freedom Travel Chair is only suitable for

a single user.
• Ensure feet are on footplates during
operation
• Do not stand on the footplates
• Do not use on escalators
• Do not reverse down a gradient
• Do not reach for items further than your arm
will extend
• Be aware of hazards in your region when
operating
• Always apply parking brake when
transferring into or out of the wheelchair
Be sure your CareCo Freedom Travel Chair is
in proper working order at all times. Please
contact CareCo for any repairs required.
• Wipe down the frame using a soft cloth at
least once a week
• If exposed to moisture, dry immediately
• Polish metal parts of the chair with auto wax
once a month
• Clean the seat upholstery with a mild soap
solution, rinse and wipe dry
• Worn or torn upholstery should be replaced
promptly
• Inspect the wheels once a month – you can
correct any side play in the wheel by loosening
the lock nut on the axle and then tighten the
Maintenance

axle to remove this movement
• If the Solid PU tyre becomes cracked or
severely worn, replace immediately
Your CareCo branded product is under
warranty to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for one year from date
of purchase. This warranty expresses our
confidence in the workmanship and materials
used for our products.
In the event of a defect covered by this
warranty, CareCo will, at our discretion, replace
the wheelchair or supply parts to remedy.
This warranty does not cover device failure
due to owner misuse or negligence, or due to
normal wear and tear. The warranty does not
extend to non-durable parts, such as rubber
accessories, castors, grips and arm pads,
which are subject to normal wear and tear and
require periodic replacement.
If you have any queries please contact CareCo.
Warranty
CareCo, Hubert Road, Brentwood,
Essex CM14 4JE
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